Swift springs review!!!!!

atl370z · 03-14-2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 370zjames

I just installed Swift springs with 15mm spacers! (real only) I was having a problem to install 15mm ichiba spacers in the front. did Anyone have a same problem installing 15mm spacers in the front????

Nice!

speedworks · 03-14-2011, 11:12 PM

Anyone put 20mm spacer in fronts with swift or have equivalent wheel offsets? I am very close to doing this, and don't want to rub - want to know what people have.

christian370z · 03-14-2011, 11:17 PM

I will know in a week or so how a set of sport package Rays along with 20mm spacers all around will look on my car. I will surely post pictures when that happens.

370zjames · 03-15-2011, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by speedworks

What was the problem? Rubbing, not long enough studs, etc?

I couldn't put the front wheels back on !!!! Stock stud was too long!!!!

ZForce · 03-21-2011, 01:45 AM

Reading here and on Swift's website about other leading brands and the improper stroking. Any confirmation from Swift as to who the other leading brands are? Was Eibach one of them?

Been sporting the Eibachs for some time now....but...these sound great and if Eibach is one of the "other leading brands" that do not have their spring set up for proper stroking then I might change over to Swift.

The Swifts sound like they are tuned for the OEM struts. What other struts would these pair up with and have the same performance? Maybe Koni's? Heck for that matter I am not sure what Nissan went with this time around for an OEM strut on the 370z. They went with a mfg spec'd Tokeko for the 350Z. As most of us are into modding and more likely to replace a worn out part with an aftermarket part versus OEM for the mere fact that in most cases aftermarket is always better than OEM.

christian370z · 03-21-2011, 03:35 AM

^Either Eibach or H&R springs, those are the two most popular brands of lowering springs so Swift most likely used one or all of those to compare.

ZForce · 03-22-2011, 01:04 AM

I was thinking along those same lines. So I can now say I have sported both major brands. H&R on the 350Z and now Eibach on the 370Z.

Can anyone (or maybe Swift themself) chime in on the second question posted above regarding which other brand struts can be paired up with the Swift springs? With the same results or an improvemnt over OEM.

christian370z · 03-22-2011, 03:20 AM

Well, the only struts they could possibly be paired with are the OEM and Nismo shocks, both of which have been reviewed and I have seen nothing but positive comments. I love mine in everyway, worth every penny!

I got a chance to clean my car up, I will get a full shoot of the car this weekend but here is a quick one:

speedworks · 03-22-2011, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZForce

I was thinking along those same lines. So I can now say I have sported both major brands. H&R on the 350Z and now Eibach on the 370Z.

Can anyone (or maybe Swift themself) chime in on the second question posted above regarding which other brand struts can be paired up with the Swift springs? With the same results or an improvemnt over OEM.

I would just call Swift, they will give you the best answer.

tjlazer · 03-22-2011, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zjames

I couldn't put the front wheels back on !!!! Stock stud was too long!!!!

You will want to either go with 20mm front/rears or get the15mm front that have the replacement studs.

Red__Zed · 03-22-2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

You will want to either go with 20mm front/rears or get the15mm front that have the replacement studs.

I thought we still ran into that issue with 20mms?

bigdog1250 · 03-22-2011, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I thought we still ran into that issue with 20mms?

You can use either 15 or 20s up front, however they have to be stud replacements. For the H&R spacers, that means the DRS version.

christian370z · 03-22-2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I thought we still ran into that issue with 20mms?

No, they won't have problems. I know this because I am looking at my car with 20mm bolt on spacers in the front as I type.

ZForce · 03-23-2011, 01:42 AM

christian370z & speedworks, thanks for your responses and advise. Since then I have read the entire FAQ section on Swift's website and the other earlier thread on the forum (up to page 6 so far) and have come to the conclusion that I will stick with the OEM struts since most of their R&D is based around the tuning the spring to work in conjuction with OEM strut. This post with an email from Swift sold me on their product (well along with the info on their website).

From Swifts website under the FAQ section: Swift Springs USA "You won’t have to change out your shocks (unless if you want to) to compensate with our Sport springs. It is truly a plug and play part for your performance vehicle".

Here is the post from the other thread. SWIFT Springs in Production

Sold!

Anyone want to buy two sets of really good performing Eibachs. Will be up for sale once I have the Swifts installed on both Z's. I will be letting them go for a really low price to recoup the cost of Swifts.

Christian, the stance looks great!

KingZee · 03-24-2011, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

Well, the only struts they could possibly be paired with are the OEM and Nismo shocks, both of which have been reviewed and I have seen nothing but positive comments. I love mine in everyway, worth every penny!

I got a chance to clean my car up, I will get a full shoot of the car this weekend but here is a quick one:

Nice Chris, pretty similar to what I'm looking to do on my Z...only thing I'd add to this setup is a BBK

03-14-2011, 11:17 PM	#273 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	I will know in a week or so how a set of sport package Rays along with 20mm spacers all around will look on my car. I will surely post pictures when that happens. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

03-21-2011, 03:35 AM	#276 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	^Either Eibach or H&R springs, those are the two most popular brands of lowering springs so Swift most likely used one or all of those to compare. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

03-22-2011, 03:20 AM	#278 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	Well, the only struts they could possibly be paired with are the OEM and Nismo shocks, both of which have been reviewed and I have seen nothing but positive comments. I love mine in everyway, worth every penny! I got a chance to clean my car up, I will get a full shoot of the car this weekend but here is a quick one: __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

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03-14-2011, 11:12 PM	#272 (permalink)
speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 17	Anyone put 20mm spacer in fronts with swift or have equivalent wheel offsets? I am very close to doing this, and don't want to rub - want to know what people have.

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ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	Reading here and on Swift's website about other leading brands and the improper stroking. Any confirmation from Swift as to who the other leading brands are? Was Eibach one of them? Been sporting the Eibachs for some time now....but...these sound great and if Eibach is one of the "other leading brands" that do not have their spring set up for proper stroking then I might change over to Swift. The Swifts sound like they are tuned for the OEM struts. What other struts would these pair up with and have the same performance? Maybe Koni's? Heck for that matter I am not sure what Nissan went with this time around for an OEM strut on the 370z. They went with a mfg spec'd Tokeko for the 350Z. As most of us are into modding and more likely to replace a worn out part with an aftermarket part versus OEM for the mere fact that in most cases aftermarket is always better than OEM.

03-22-2011, 01:04 AM	#277 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	I was thinking along those same lines. So I can now say I have sported both major brands. H&R on the 350Z and now Eibach on the 370Z. Can anyone (or maybe Swift themself) chime in on the second question posted above regarding which other brand struts can be paired up with the Swift springs? With the same results or an improvemnt over OEM.

03-23-2011, 01:42 AM	#284 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	christian370z & speedworks, thanks for your responses and advise. Since then I have read the entire FAQ section on Swift's website and the other earlier thread on the forum (up to page 6 so far) and have come to the conclusion that I will stick with the OEM struts since most of their R&D is based around the tuning the spring to work in conjuction with OEM strut. This post with an email from Swift sold me on their product (well along with the info on their website). From Swifts website under the FAQ section: Swift Springs USA "You won’t have to change out your shocks (unless if you want to) to compensate with our Sport springs. It is truly a plug and play part for your performance vehicle". Here is the post from the other thread. SWIFT Springs in Production Sold! Anyone want to buy two sets of really good performing Eibachs. Will be up for sale once I have the Swifts installed on both Z's. I will be letting them go for a really low price to recoup the cost of Swifts. Christian, the stance looks great!